# RFC-XXXX: [Title]

**Created:** YYYY-MM-DD
**Updated:** YYYY-MM-DD

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## What

What is this about? What problem, question, or idea?

## Why

Why does this matter? What happens if we do nothing?

## How (if known)

If this is a proposal, how would it work?
If this is exploration, what approaches look viable?
If unknown, say so.

## Trade-offs (if known)

Pros/cons of the options. What are we giving up or gaining?

## Open Questions

What do we not know yet? Where do we need input?

## Next Steps

What happens after this RFC? What would trigger an ADR?

## References

- [ADR-XXXX: Related decision](../decisions/ADR-XXXX-descriptive-slug.md)
- [RFC-YYYY: Related RFC](./RFC-YYYY-descriptive-slug.md)
- External resources

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## Notes

Space for ongoing discussion, research findings, or evolving thoughts.
